sort of gives us the extent that we are operating in he's a democrat, he voted for obama. they famously, general mcchrystal talked about fox news in the military headquarters. it used to be that they used to have fox news up in the military headquarters. but he did not. the silverman is the character. he's a navy s.e.a.l. that became one of the most trusted right-hand man. very dynamic for a guy. very interesting guy. very entertaining guy. very accomplished individual. they've had a great time hanging out on the strip. now dave is the ceo of the general mcchrystal group. the. c-span: you have said that he is on the jetblue board and other boards? >> guest: yes, he offers training seminars. i think it's about $4700. he is supposedly gets $60,000 and speaking engagements. c-span: go back to the moment when they said yes. he said yes, you could come inside. >> guest: i got the e-mail back from duncan boothby and he said, why don't you come over to paris. this is where general mcchrystal is going to drum up support. so yes, he e-mails me. then i said, you no, and uncle called